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Dollar exchange rate against taka on the rise

The weighted average rate hit Tk 124.65 today, up from Tk 124.42 a day earlier

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 8:07 pm

TIB criticises Mir Shahe Alam over contractor-gift remarks; minister apologises

Transparency International Bangladesh warns that allowing LGED engineers to accept benefits from contractors could encourage bribery; the ministry says the comments have been withdrawn

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 8:00 pm

CAAB concerned over poor cabin conditions, high airfares on some int'l flights

Regulator asks airlines to improve cleanliness, passenger services and ensure reasonable fares on Bangladesh routes

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 7:52 pm

Brazil electoral court fines Meta, sees no deliberate election bias

Meta told the Court last month it had adopted measures to ensure equal treatment of the two campaigns

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 7:14 pm

DU suspends two staff over suspected role in campus blasts

Preliminary evidence suggests their involvement in blasts and attempts to create instability, university administration says

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 7:12 pm

'Only problem is food': India coach questions SAFF hospitality

India may have secured their place in the SAFF Championship semifinals with back-to-back wins against Pakistan and Maldives, but coach Naushad Moosa has a lingering complaint about his team's stay in Dhaka: the food.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 7:07 pm

Suspended police officer jailed for 7 years for torturing wife over dowry

A Satkhira court found Md Rafiqul Islam guilty of assaulting his wife with an iron rod and bricks after demanding Tk 20 lakh, leaving her with a fractured nasal bone

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 6:44 pm

Two men allegedly attempt to abduct female police constable in Moulvibazar

The constable

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 6:37 pm

Govt expects progress on IMF programme by Jan 2027: Finance minister

The government expects to finalise a clear outline and achieve concrete progress on its ongoing programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by January next year, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said today

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 6:32 pm

Hamza starts as captain as Bangladesh make three changes against SL

Bangladesh made three changes to their starting XI for tonight's SAFF Championship Group A clash against Sri Lanka, with Hamza Choudhury set to wear the captain's armband for the first time and Farhaan Ali Wahid in line for his first appearance at home.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 5:45 pm

Myanmar Junta Seeks Record Military Budget as Millions Struggle With Poverty

The regime is seeking 10.53 trillion kyats for defense in 2026-27, more than three times the pre-coup level, as nearly 18 million people live in poverty.

The Irrawaddy 11 Nov 2026 5:45 pm

6 more die with measles-like symptoms

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,295

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 5:37 pm

New Indian mega library rocked by scandal over 'AI-generated books'

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered an internal audit of library collections across the state.

BBC 11 Nov 2026 5:03 pm

In case you have missed

Here are all the stories you might have missed today

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 5:00 pm

CU admission applications open Dec 10; tests begin Jan 29

Online applications to be accepted until Jan 10

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:50 pm

Biman extends suspension of Dhaka-Riyadh flights until November 30

Flights to Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah will continue as scheduled, national flag carrier says

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:31 pm

Three killed in motorcycle accident on Gazipur flyover

Identities of the deceased remain unknown; police yet to determine what the motorcycle hit

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:28 pm

4 more die of dengue, 1,900 hospitalised in 24 hours

All four deaths reported from Dhaka division; this year's death toll rises to 478

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:23 pm

Mideast Crisis Fuels Oil Conflict in Myanmar

Small-scale oil wells in central Myanmar are fiercely fought over as global crude prices skyrocket amid Iran war.

The Irrawaddy 11 Nov 2026 4:05 pm

Savar tanneries to get govt support to restart: commerce minister

SME refinancing allocation raised to Tk 2,000 crore

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:04 pm

Labour unrest continues in Savar, Ashulia; 50 factories shut

Workers hurl brickbats at police; law enforcers fire tear gas shells and sound grenades to disperse them

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:54 pm

Man sentenced to death for killing Comilla University student, her mother

Court also fines him Tk 3 lakh for the two murders

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:43 pm

Swechchhasebak Dal leader arrested over extortion allegations in Dhaka

According to DB sources, the government recently prepared a list of 545 alleged extortionists operating across Dhaka city and handed it over to the DMP with instructions to arrest them

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:36 pm

30 doctors run Netrokona's 250-bed hospital amid staff, supply shortages

With nearly four times as many patients admitted as the hospital's 100 operational beds can accommodate, facility struggles with shortages of medicines, equipment and food; critical patients referred to Mymensingh

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:13 pm

President vows to preserve heritage of DU's Salimullah Muslim Hall

President vows to preserve heritage of DU's Salimullah Muslim Hall

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:45 pm

Bangladesh joins global drive to bring solar power to 300 million homes by 2030

Dhaka seeks international support to meet 5,500MW rooftop solar target

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:42 pm

PM joins COP31 in Antalya, to meet Uzbek president, Chinese vice president

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) at the Antalya Exhibition Centre in Antalya, T

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:39 pm

Missing 13-year-old boy found dead in Demra, man arrested

Police suspect the boy was sexually assaulted and strangled after going missing on November 7; the suspect allegedly confessed during interrogation

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:35 pm

RU admission tests rescheduled for February 12 to include supplementary candidates

Rajshahi University has revised its undergraduate admission schedule for the 2026-27 academic session, allowing supplementary examinees to apply after their results are published.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:30 pm

Dismembered body of unidentified man recovered from Padma riverbank

Police file murder case

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:15 pm

Two buses set on fire in Dhaka

Bikalpa Paribahan bus gutted, nearby Abhijat Paribahan bus partially damaged; no casualties reported

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 1:45 pm

CAMPE urges comprehensive retake policy for SSC, HSC students

Proposes alternative education and employment opportunities for students who fail retakes or risk dropping out

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 1:27 pm

Cant afford another loss: Pirojpur farmers plan to cut Boro acreage

Low returns and rising costs may leave large areas of farmland uncultivated in the district

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 12:52 pm

Square Pharmaceuticals, Textiles post higher profits

Square Pharmaceuticals and Square Textiles, both Square Group entities, reported higher profits on revenue growth

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 12:48 pm

Koli Rani, who writes with her feet, finds support to pursue BCS dream

A Daily Star report on her struggle to pursue higher education prompted a Dhaka businessman to pledge financial help

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 12:41 pm

Two women killed as bus hits pedestrians in Gabtoli

Man injured in accident; driver detained, bus seized

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 12:21 pm

Tyre of parked cargo truck set on fire on Dhaka-Narayanganj link road

No casualties or major damage were reported

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 12:18 pm

Himalayas agenda left off COP31 formal list as major blocs withhold support: Nepal Foreign Minister

Nepal's Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that the three countries would continue to face challenges in getting the issue formally recognised without the support of major countries

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 12:09 pm

HC asks why ACC briefings on Asif Mahmud should not be declared illegal

Rule issued following writ petition by NCP spokesperson

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 11:54 am

Miscreants set fire to Grameen Bank branch in Pabna

Attackers also vandalise windowpanes and burn bank signboard; police investigating

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 11:36 am

A legendary sports organiser, an irreplaceable loss

Tributes to Harunur poured in, with former colleagues and associates remembering a

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 10:58 am

SI injured in attack during Jubo League's flash procession in Teknaf: Police

Police say procession was brought out to mark its founding anniversary

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 10:50 am

Workers attempt road blockade in Ashulia, police fire tear gas

Trade union leader says most factories closed from Zirabo to Jamgora, but police say most remained operational

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 10:29 am

'True great' Kane set to break England appearance record

England captain Harry Kane is set to cap his golden year by breaking the Three Lions' appearance record in Thursday's Nations League clash with Croatia.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 10:10 am

If you had my knee, you'd understand

Throughout his career, the Brazilian superstar has dazzled millions with his skills, but behind the magic lies a painful story of physical struggles, heartbreaking setbacks and repeated battles to return to the pitch.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 10:09 am

Passing the baton: Football's famous family dynasties

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr's call up to Portugal's under-17 squad could hardly have been better timed, a week after his father brought down the curtain on a glittering international career.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 9:48 am

Jacob Duffy back in New Zealand squad for India Tests

Seamer Jacob Duffy is in line for his first Test appearance in 11 months after being named Wednesday in a 14-man New Zealand squad to face India in a two-match series this month.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 8:54 am

Jashore primary school teacher arrested in Dhaka over alleged rape of Class IV student

Acting headteacher, office assistant arrested earlier for allegedly helping accused evade arrest

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 8:49 am

Hamza boost as Bangladesh eye top spot against Sri Lanka

Boosted by the arrival of Sheffield United

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 8:22 am

U.S. and China should stay clear-eyed on AI cooperation and competition, says Scott Bessent

Bessent, who will travel to China next week for U.S. President Donald Trumps third meeting this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping, said that he wanted to build a constructive relationship on the basis of balance and reciprocity

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 8:15 am

Rubio says 'no need' to attack Iran as diplomacy gathers pace

Tehran said its offer to reopen Hormuz within two days if Washington agreed to a raft of conditions remained on the table

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 8:06 am